Improving Housing Can Pay Dividends In Better HealthNPR (blog)But the biggest scare came the day county officials called to say a routine doctor visit showed that both her girls had lead poisoning. A county health official came to test the apartment for lead. "She couldn't believe it; the windows and wood framing ...and more »

Healthy in a Falling Apart Sort of WayNew York Times (blog)In 1948, the World Health Organization described health as âa stage of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.â By that definition, I and millions of Americans like me across the age spectrum ...

The health risks of cyberbullying in collegeCNNThe study didn't take a look at other mental health impacts, such as suicidal thoughts. Moreno says that was deliberate. "Those cases are so extreme â and they are so horrible â but at the same time what we were hearing [from girls] in our studies is ...and more »

Even Some Doctors Fear These 10 QuestionsNPR (blog)Imagine that the next time you go in for a physical, you're told there's a new tool that can estimate your risk for many of the major health problems that affect Americans: heart disease, diabetes, depression, addiction, just to name a few. It's not a ...and more »

âThe poor say money issues cause health problemsCBS NewsWorrying about health may be a cross-cultural preoccupation, but how Americans view the causes of poor health depends on their bank accounts. The poor are more likely to say a lack of money has a harmful effect on a person's health than are ...

Detroit forum focuses on health disparitiesThe Detroit NewsKate Kohn-Parrott, president and CEO of the Greater Detroit Area Health Council, said health won't improve in Wayne County's poor urban areas until social determinants of health are addressed. The council includes more than 60 organizations ...